Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1981 Peugeot 504 Family?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1981 Peugeot 504 Family?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1981 Peugeot 504 Family?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1981 Peugeot 504 Family?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot 504 Family (1981)

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1981 Peugeot 504 Family

CarHunch has 1,193 1981 Peugeot 504 Family vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1981 Peugeot 504 Family doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Peugeot vehicles below.

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Got a specific Peugeot 504 Family you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

The 1981 Peugeot 504 Family is too old to appear in the standard UK MOT database—these vehicles predate the light-vehicle testing records that modern statistics are built from, so we have no pass rates, failure data, or defect information to work with. What we do know is that 1,193 examples of this model are still registered, with petrol engines vastly outnumbering diesel (1,048 versus 145), suggesting petrol was the dominant choice when new.

If you're considering one of these classics, MOT data won't guide your decision; instead, focus on the vehicle's service history, rust history (particularly common on 504s), and whether it's been properly maintained through age. The age alone means you're buying a restoration project or cherished classic rather than practical transport—budget for specialist parts, find a mechanic familiar with 1980s French engineering, and have a pre-purchase inspection by someone who knows this model well.

MOT statistics not available

We have 1,193 1981 Peugeot 504 Family vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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Before you buy a 1981 Peugeot 504 Family

Based on MOT data from 1,193 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 14,244 Peugeot 504 Family vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 34.3%

4,881

White 14.5%

2,069

Cream 12.4%

1,770

Red 12%

1,705

Green 8.4%

1,193

Beige 6.8%

962

Brown 4.3%

618

Grey 4.2%

592

Black 1.4%

200

Gold 0.8%

119

Maroon 0.6%

Silver 0.4%

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